Italika 250 Z vs Zongshen RZ3 (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika 250 Zstacks up against the Zongshen RZ3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Italika 250 Z | Zongshen RZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Price | — | $3,495 |
| Engine | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Horsepower | 18 hp | 25 hp |
| Torque | 18 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Weight | 130 kg | 165 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.9 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 140/60-17 | 110/90-17 / 140/70-17 |
Italika 250 Z vs Zongshen RZ3 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Italika 250 Z and the Zongshen RZ3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika 250 Z brings 18 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Zongshen RZ3 counters with 25 hp at 165 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: